Born in Houston, Texas, Shannon Elizabeth started off her acting career in the 1997 horror film, Jack Frost, but rose to prominence thanks to her topless scene in the comedy, American Pie. Since then, Elizabeth has appeared in several big budget Hollywood films, including Scary Movie, Tomcats, and American Pie 2.
Shannon Elizabeth has also posed for Playboy in 1999 and was featured on Maxim's cover in 2000 and 2003. Elizabeth is also on the 2008 Dancing with the Stars season and is frequently featured as a celebrity poker player.